Swimsuits, Lingerie, & Empire Dresses

Bikini Bra and Thong Ring Bandeau Swimsuit Baby Doll night gown Bandeau Dress
Enroll or Enter the Classroom
Runway Video & Design Variations
Fabric, Notions, and Tools
A Design/Drafting Demonstration
See Also:  The Tyranny of Standarized Sizing
(A blog entry where I describe why it can be hard to buy clothes (panties) that fit.)
Homage to Heidi Klum and Project Runway
(The garment shown was created using this design system.)

The pattern design system I show in this class is unlike most pattern making systems. You start by visualizing the design on the body. Once you have established the look you want, you then measure and draft the patterns. This allows you to create custom garments that require minimal or no fitting. You can create swimsuits, lingerie, tops, dresses, and gowns.

No previous patternmaking experience is required to take this class. The garments are very easy to create. I include sewing instructions so that a person with little sewing experience can be creating wearable garments during the first week.

Enrollment: Open Now for Independent Studies
Week One: Creating a Bikini Top and Variations
Week Two: Creating a Bandeau Top and Variations
Week Three: Creating Bikini Bottoms, Fitted Briefs, & Thongs
Price for Course: $30.00 USD
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Required eTextbook: How to Make Bikinis and Bandeaux   (Price: $20.00 USD)
available from Pattern-Design-Guides.com
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To learn more about the content of this class, you may view the video below.


An Introduction For Dialup Connections